Early coaching starts with rough beginnings across programs
A list highlights coaches with 400 wins yet harsh opening seasons. Dean Smith at North Carolina posted 8-9, Lefty Driesell Davidson 9-14, Lew Henson Hardin-Simmons 0-16, Pete Carr Lehigh 1-12, Hugh Durham Florida State 0-15, Mike Krzyzewski Army 1-14, John Thompson Georgetown 12-15, Billy Tubbs Southwestern 12-14.
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Dean Smith
N.C
Lefty Driesell
Davidson
Lew Henson
Hardin- Simmons
Pete Cari
Lehigh
John Thompson
Georgetown
Billy Tubbs
Southwestern
Braves fall to Friends as KCAC race tightens
Ottawa, once leading, tumbles to a 74-64 upset at Wilson Field House as Friends beat the Braves. After 10 games five teams sit within reach of the top, signaling a wide open Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference second half. Coach Andy Carrier calls the standings wide open.
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Ottawa
Wilson Field House
Friends
Braves
Brave
Andy Carrier
KCAC Standings Shake as Ottawa Ties for First
In a tumultuous KCAC race, Ottawa and Southwestern sit atop the ECAC at 8-2 in league play and 13-6 overall after Ottawa’s loss to Friends. coach Cartier calls for self-evaluation and leadership as Carrier notes looming soul-searching after the setback and today’s practice. Friends’ 25-10 first-half surge and 15-4 Ottawa run set the tone before the Falcons pulled away.
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McPherson
Ottawa
Southwestern
Cartier
ECAC
Falcons
Todd Karnatz
David Dale
Page
Friends Falcons Hold Off Ottawa In Narrow Upset Bid
Ninth ranked Friends defeats Ottawa 76 70 at Wilson Field House to remain 16 3 overall and 9 1 in KCAC. Ottawa provides relentless pressure, trims deficit late but misses chances as Friends hit late free throws to seal win.
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Friends
Lady E Falcons
Wilson Field House
Ottawa Lady Braves
Lady Brave
Patti Masten
Lady Falcons
Ottawa
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Southwesterns rally over Bethel in KCAC clash
Kyle Farrell scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lift Southwestern to an 84-61 win over Bethel College as Southwestern pulls even atop the Kansas Conference standings with Ottawa. Donald Chew led Bethel with 14 points in the loss.
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Infield
Kan
Kyle Farrell
Southwestern
Bethel College
Farrell
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Ottawa
Donald Chew
McPherson
Ks Wesleyan
Salina
Jonathan Coachman
Kansas Wesleyan
Brandon Rice
Kansas Collegiate Athletics Conference
Rice
Shawn Ellis
Roinis
Owners propose plan without salary cap in baseball talks
In the first meeting in 40 days, baseball owners presented a plan with no salary cap. Union officials cautiously welcomed the shift, noting it may align with union framework and move toward settlement, while reviewing details and awaiting a full reply. Clinton urged talks and a Monday progress deadline as spring training nears. The NLRB will rule within two weeks on unfair labor practice charges.
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Ashington
Boston Red Sox
John Harrington
Clinton
Posal
National Labor Relations Board
Brett Butler
Big Eight touts blue chip 95 signees across schools
Nebraska's Tom Osborne lauds a premier class as Iowa State coach Dan McCarney touts depth and work ethic in the 1995 high school signees. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Colorado also boast strong lists led by Neuheisel. Jayhawks add Rutz and Corley as standout recruits amid a busy early signing period.
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Ansas City
Tom Osborne
Nebraska
Iowa State
Dan McCarey
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Rick Neuheisel
Bill
McCartney
Colorado
Osborne
UCLA
Neuheisel
Bruins
Ben Rutz
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma A&m
Kansas Jayhawk
Glen Mason
Rutz
Northeastern Oklahoma
National Junior College Athletic
Tulsa
Justin Fuente
del City
Bennie Butler
Muskogee
Jason Freeman
Kelly Gregg
Edmond
Okla
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Winnipeg
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ST. Louis Cardinals
Ty Griffin
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Ivory Dillard
Tom McManus
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Bill Améparger
Hugh Durham
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KCAC
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Tony Bartkoski
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